Intel 10/100 manual Configuring

2	Configuring and
	Managing the Switch

You don’t need to read this chapter or Chapter 3 unless you want to change the Express 10/100 Fast Ethernet Switch’s default configuration (see Appendix A for a list of defaults) or intend to manage the switch. The switch is ready to go simply by plugging it in and turning the power on.

However, if you need to change the default configuration or manage the switch, there are two ways:

• Use SNMP-compliant management software such as Intel LANDesk Network Manager (not included).

• Use the Express 10/100 Switch’s internal Console Manager either by directly connecting a serial cable or through Telnet.

To use SNMP management software or Telnet to the switch, you must first connect to the switch using a serial cable and use the Console Manager to assign an IP address.

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